Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

AcroTales is a series of interviews with people living with Acromegaly - a rare condition caused by a benign tumour growth in the pituitary gland.If often takes 6-10 years for Acromegaly to be diagnosed and patients usually have a complicated journey to diagnosis. Acromegaly causes an excessive release of growth hormones which results in enlarged facial features, growth of hands and feet, changes in jaw and bone structures, loss of libido, visual problems and more. In each AcroTale, patient and advocate Dan Jeffries talks to acromegalics from around the world, discussing diagnosis, treatment and the effects on social and personal life.

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Recent Episodes

S1E27 Episode 27 - Paula

May 04, 2026 32m

In Episode 27 of AcroTales, we meet Paula — born and bred in Durham, UK, now calling Toronto, Canada home.Paula's story is one of remarkable coincidences and profound life challenges, met with an…

S1E26 Episode 26 - Matt

Nov 26, 2025 35m

In this episode of AcroTales, we meet Matt from New York in the USA.Diagnosed with Acromegaly in 2022, Matt takes us beyond the physical symptoms and into territory many patients face but few openly…

S1E25 Episode 25 - Sam

Oct 29, 2025 29m Transcript

In Episode 25 of AcroTales we meet Sam, who is from Lincolnshire in the UK. Sam's story is one that shows how quickly pituitary conditions can develop and the sharp impact they have on our health.…

S1 AcroTales Special: Acromegaly UK Patient Engagement Day 2025

Sep 22, 2025 13m Bonus

In September 2025, around 30 UK patients (and their families) met in London for a UK Patient Engagement Day.I set up the first UK Acromegaly Meetup in 2017 and we did them again in 2018 and 2019.…

S1E24 Episode 24 - Cas

Aug 29, 2025 31m Transcript

In Episode 24 of AcroTales we meet Cas from Nevada in the USA.  Cas's story really demonstrates the challenges faced when undergoing the 'diagnostic odyssey' in a search for answers. After…

S1E23 Episode 23 - Jeremie

Jul 28, 2025 43m Transcript

In Episode 23 of AcroTales we meet Jeremie from the Philippines. Jeremie's story is one of challenges, resilience and hope. Diagnosed with a tumour at just 19 years old - and right in the middle of…

S1 Episode 22 - Chrissy

Sep 03, 2024 32m Transcript

In this episode of AcroTales we hear from Chrissy who lives in the Cotswolds in the UK. Chrissy is 44 and was diagnosed in 2013.Everyone's AcroTales is unique and comes with surprises, but there's no…

S1E21 Episode 21 - Natalie

Aug 04, 2024 36m Transcript

In Episode 21 of AcroTales we meet Natalie who is based in Buckinghamshire in the UK. Natalie's story is rather different in that she has elevate IGF-1, a micro adenoma yet her Oral Glucose Tolerance…

S1E20 Episode 20 - Thomas

Jun 03, 2024 32m Transcript

In Episode 20 of AcroTales we speak to Thomas from Switzerland. Thomas was diagnosed only a few months go and recently had surgery, so this is clearly very new and raw for him. He talks about the…

S1E19 Episode 19 - Roz

Apr 15, 2024 40m Transcript

In Episode 19 of AcroTales we speak to Roz from Essex in the UK. Roz was diagnosed in 2005 after a succession of symptoms that had been present since her teens. Roz's journey has not been easy and…

S1E18 Episode 18 - Jill

Jan 22, 2024 39m Transcript

In Episode 18 of AcroTales we speak to Jill from from Oklahoma in the USA. Jill was diagnosed with Acromegaly in 2005 and it was quite a struggle for her to get a diagnosis. Jill is shining example…

S1E17 Episode 17 - Vanessa

Jan 29, 2022 25m Transcript

In Episode 17 of AcroTales we speak to Vanessa from Rhode Island in the USA. Vanessa was diagnosed with Acromegaly at the very young age of 21 and totally by accident too after a visit to see an…

S1E16 Episode 16 - Paul

Nov 01, 2021 36m Transcript

In Episode 16 of AcroTales we speak to Paul from Melbourne in Australia. With a hefty dose of humour, Paul talks about the road to diagnosis, the challenges faced and how his first diagnosis wasn't…

S1E15 Episode 15 - Caroline

Oct 03, 2021 26m Transcript

In Episode 15 of AcroTales we speak to Caroline from Bedford in the UK. Caroline was diagnosed with Acromegaly at the extremely young age of 13 and her fascinating tale explores diagnosis, the impact…

S1E14 Episode 14 - Phil

Apr 11, 2021 25m Transcript

In Episode 14 of AcroTales we speak to Phil from Southampton in the UK. Phil was diagnosed on April 1st 2010 (no joke!) and tells the story of his long road to diagnosis, the impact it has had on his…

S1E13 Episode 13 - Spencer

Jan 09, 2021 23m Transcript

In Episode 13 of AcroTales, we speak to Spencer in the UK. Spencer was diagnosed by a chance encounter, and talks about his experiences of diagnosis and how the condition impacted on his life.

S1E11 Episode 12 - Natalia

Oct 19, 2020 24m

In Episode 12 of AcroTales we speak to Natalia from Columbia. Natalia was only diagnosed in 2019 and so she paints a vivid yet insightful picture of her diagnosis, the impact it has had on her life…

Episode 11 - Dee

Sep 07, 2020 26m Transcript

In Episode 11 of AcroTales we speak to Dee from Maryland, USA. With her background in nursing, Dee paints an honest yet insightful outlook on her Acromegaly, the journey she underwent to get there…

S1E10 Episode 10 - Richard

Jul 26, 2020 30m Transcript

In this episode of AcroTales, we hear from Richard in the UK. Richard was diagnosed in his mid-60s and talks about the diagnostic journey he underwent to reach his diagnosis and the impact it's had…

Episode 9 - Larry

May 18, 2020 28m Transcript

In Episode 9 of AcroTales we speak to Larry from Nebraska. Larry paints an insightful picture of the difficulties faced when you're diagnosed with Acromegaly and - whilst life was tough - he was able…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does AcroTales have?

AcroTales has published 28 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

Is AcroTales still active?

AcroTales is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 30m.

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